FALL SEASON 2024
The LOUYAA Linganore Pom & Dance program is designed for children, K through 8th grade, to learn and perform choreography for halftime performances at LOUYAA Linganore youth football games.
Our program aims to build confidence through dance, and to foster a positive atmosphere of friendship and teamwork.
Dancing is not only about the ability to perform a routine. It is also about working hard as an individual and in a group. Working in a group may look simple from the outside, but it takes a lot of practice and coordination to perform as one. Our participants learn to work together, as a team, so on gameday, they can apply the skills and techniques they’ve learned at practice.
Some of the things your daughter can learn or develop by participating on a dance squad:
• Strong character
• Understanding of the benefits of hard work
• Focus on fitness
• Self confidence
• Social skills
No try-outs required. Our only requirement is a commitment to participate at practices and performances.
FALL 2024 MANDATORY APPAREL- $120 added to registration fee
Once again, we will be requiring families to purchase some necessary Lancer Poms branded items, as part of their registration. These items will be worn throughout the season and are yours to keep. This year’s branded apparel will include lightweight rain jacket, 2024 performance shorts, personalized 2024 Lancer Poms Jersey (new design) and a personalized 2024 Lancer Poms Hooded Sweatshirt (new design). *Both the 2023 jersey and Peace Love Poms sweatshirt will continue to be available for purchase.
NEW THIS YEAR
Because our program has grown so much in the past few years, we will be changing the way we handle our summer 2024 programming. This year, we will not be holding our traditional summer camp, instead we will be holding a preseason clinic, which will be open to all registrants for the fall 2024 season. Sign-ups for general registration will only be open if there are spots available.
For 2024, we are organizing the fall season into three parts; Preseason, Season and Postseason.
PRESEASON ACTIVITIES BY WEEK
After you’ve completed registration for the Fall 2024 season, you will receive an invitation to register for the 2024 Preseason Clinic, which will include additional information regarding fees and details. Participating in all preseason activities is not mandatory for participation in the season, but is encouraged, if possible.
WEEK 1 PRESEASON - CLINIC MON 7/29-THUR 8/1 9:00am-2:00pm
The preseason clinic will include:
• Teambuilding activities designed to create a solid foundation of trust and camaraderie for Fall 2024
• Instruction in choreography and dance technique
• Learning dances that will be performed during the season
• Working with members of the award-winning LHS Poms team
• Celebratory color party
WEEK 2 PRESEASON
• Practice MON 8/5, TUE 8/6, WED 8/7
• THUR 8/8 Dance & Dessert, Friends & Family Showcase Event & Celebration 6:00-7:30 (participants arrive by 5:30)
WEEK 3 PRESEASON
• Practice MON 8/12, TUE 8/13, THUR 8/15
START OF SEASON ACTIVITIES
SCHOOL STARTS 8/21
• MON 8/19, THUR 8/22 Practice
• FRI 8/23 Pep Rally (TBD)
• SAT or SUN 8/24 or 8/25 First Weekend of Games (TBD)
SEASON PRACTICE INFORMATION
• The week after school starts, practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday evening. (Varsity level may be adding a 3rd day TBD)
• Practices will be held at the tennis courts/basketball courts behind NMES/NMMS.
• Squads practice between 6:00pm and 8:00pm based on age group. The youngest girls practice from 6:00 to 7:15.
• We ask all girls to arrive by 5:50, with a full, labelled water bottle, wearing any kind of sneaker/athletic shoe that provides proper support for running and jumping.
SEASON PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
• Games take place on Saturdays or Sundays, starting in late August.
• Regular season performances end in late October. Postseason performances, if applicable, end in mid-November.
• Games are typically scheduled with the younger teams playing earlier in the day. The poms performance schedule is based on the football schedule and is subject to change.
• Each squad assembles to practice before their halftime performance, and then all dancers are free to leave after halftime or are welcome to stay and enjoy the game with their family.
• Weather permitting, we will be participating in the LHS SGA parade in New Market.
POSTSEASON ACTIVITIES
• If, and when applicable, we invite participants to extend their season, by appearing in postseason performances.
• Weather permitting, we will be participating in the Christmas in New Market Parade in early December.
• Our annual season-ending celebratory banquet will be held in the beginning of January.
UNIFORMS, MANDATORY APPAREL & SPIRIT WEAR INFORMATION
UNIFORMS
Linganore Poms provides each dancer with a performance uniform to use for the season as well as a complimentary 2024 game bow. *A $135 uniform deposit check will be required at the time of uniform distribution. Your check will be returned/shredded upon the return of your uniform in a clean and reusable condition.
ITEMS THAT MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY
• Solid black leggings
• Solid black tank to wear beneath jersey
• No-show white socks
• White cheer shoes
SPIRIT WEAR
This year, our spirit wear store will include items featuring the 2024 Lancer Poms performance tank top logo, to coincide with the start of the preseason activities. We are also excited to announce some new designs and some new items.